Greenbrier Exterior

This classically designed French Manor house brings the timeless style of Paris to Texas. The roof is natural slate. The elevation is Cast Stone. The sidewalk is Leuters Limestone inset with Pennsylvania Bluestone.

Thanks for your interest. The alternatives used in our region would be limestone veneer, stucco, and lastly painted brick. My opinion is that a smooth exterior surface is necessary to maintain the look, so painted brick would be the last choice. As far as color goes, if you like the photo, match the color. For your reference, the soffit and facia on thes house are painted Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter.

Jasmine is in the beds between the curb and the sidewalk, Dwarf English Boxwood is between the sidewalk and the retaining wall, Dwarf English Boxwood is at the top of the retaining wall, Dwarf "Ballerina" Indian Hawthorne are in the planter boxes along the front of the house. The trees are "Claudia" Magnolias.

This elevation does not contain any windows. These are Pella aluminum clad doors. Windows will look very different as window sashes are much more narrow than doors. The doors on this house have 5 1/2" stiles and the bottom rail 7"-8" bottom rails. They are also true segmental arch top doors versus straight doors with arched transoms which also look very different.

The design of this home is inspired by Palladian Architecture. We consider it French Manor. It is not possible to reduce the width of the home without significantly changing the elevation. The grand proportions of the home are based on the overall width and the portico width in proportion to the height as well as the 5 across door layout. This home is 58 feet wide and 35 feet tall.

Is the natural stone a smooth limestone? That's what it looks like. This is a beautiful design and finishes. Just lovely. We're building and I would like to know the color, manufacturer of the windows please. Also, could you share the type of window and style - how tall they are 1st & 2nd floor? Sorry for all the questions - I appreciate this.

What exactly is "cast stone"? Is it stone that has been "created" (manufactured) to look like a natural stone? What is "masonary stucco" please? Is that similar to or the same as EFIS? How do I differentiate between masonary stucco versus EFIS

You can learn more about cast stone at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cast_stone
or by contacting some manufacturers
http://www.caststonesystems.com/home/
http://www.classiccaststone.co
EFIS is a synthetic coating applied over a 3/4" foam board. Masonry stucco is a cement based coating applied over a masonry wall. This home's secondary walls were built as follows: 6"frame wall, OSB wall board, Tyvek, masonry block, metal lathe, stucco scratch coat, stucco brown coat, stucco finish coat. You can learn more about stucco at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stucco

Dear b. Elizabeth, it appears that you live in the same area of this beautiful house. I not sure if it is possible to impose on you with taking picture of the side elevation. I am interested in the details of the gable in the house front. and I would like to see how much the gable extend and it is relation to the columns in the front. thank you. Georges Chahine, Riyadh Saudi Arabia. e-mail: georges1.chahine@gmail.com

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10. Parisian style in the heart of Dallas. Inspired by classic French manors, this elegant home is actually in Texas. The straightforward landscaping draws the eye straight to the stately cast-stone facade.These photos made 2012's Most Popular list based on how many times they were added to Houzz users' ideabooks. Still looking for your dream exterior? Find thousands more photos here

Styles and fashions of home design once were regional and changed slowly over time. Building techniques were dictated by the skill of local tradesmen, and materials came from nearby sources or were specified far in advance and patiently anticipated. Beginning with the building boom after World War II, modern building practices completely changed how and what we built. The Disneyland effect took hold. Design was inspired by faraway places, and materials could be shipped by rail or truck and even flown to almost any place in the developed world. Out of this luxury of choice evolved a few persistent styles, which are pressing into the latest century with great affection. Here you can see five home styles that have roots in the past yet are firmly 21st-century dwellings with a strong sense of place and character.1. French eclectic. Considered to be rooted in Renaissance classical architecture as opposed to ancient classical architecture, French eclectic style can be symmetrical, as with the home shown here, or asymmetrical. This particular house also has the feeling of a chateau with its use of stone, and of Beaux-Arts architecture with the detailed articulation of the facade. There is even a hint of Greek revival with its centered, gabled pediment. Though classical architecture is practically absent in modern commercial building, it shows no signs of giving up in the domestic arena.

I love this french style with the huge windows in the front- it is so elegant and classy. I also love the railings in front of the windows. This house is beautiful and I like that the front door seems a little different- maybe tempered glass